Traveling New Store Specialist – NEWST033531-7087

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13082258 The
Store Opening Specialist position is responsible for assisting the Store
Opening Coordinator with all aspects of store openings. This position is
also responsible for building fixtures and merchandising freight; to
include, oversight of freight flow on the sales floor, merchandising
areas and sections to match the new store plans and effectively complete
tasks and duties within required deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

– Implement store layout plans by efficiently using space provided.
– Ensure that freight delivers are appropriately please on the sales
floor for proper merchandising and presentation set up.
– Meet daily and weekly timelines for fixture builds, truck unloading,
ticketing and merchandising.
– Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects on
schedule.
– Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
– Work closely with other Associates to ensure that tasks are
completed efficiently and by the required deadlines.
– Implement the companys merchandising guidelines.
– Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding task completion
and outstanding issues.
– Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

– High School diploma or equivalent required.
– Experience in retail architecture or space planning preferred.
– Bachelors Degree in management preferred.
– Minimum of 1 years of retail experience in a supervisory role in a
mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration
of skills and learning through an internal development program and
selection process.
– Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Physical Requirements:

– Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and
handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
– Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
– Frequent standing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
– Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and
holidays.
– Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
– Travel to new stores including overnight travel required.
– Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs.

Ollies is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal
and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered
for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age,
veterans status, disability, genetic information or any other legally
protected status.